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By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development– Spring cleaning is much more than vacuuming and taking out the clutter that accumulated during the cold winter months. In fact, spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to also ensure your home is safe, prepared, and non-toxic for another year. Here is a handy checklist to help keep

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development– Every year, new devices help make homes safer and greener. Smart homes make life more convenient while also saving homeowners money. Here are four smart devices that help make homeowners life easier while saving money. Smart Thermostat Utility bills make up a significant portion of a monthly budget.

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development– Many times homeowners do not comprehend how much home updates actually cost. A survey from Porch found 69 percent of homeowners want to do a major home improvement project in the next year and they plan to spend an average of $3,911 on those repairs/improvements; 83 percent plan to spend

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development– There are 40 million decks in the U.S. and maybe half of them are code compliant. States and municipals are establishing more rigorous codes thanks to an increase in deck failure injuries. With safety concerns driving more stringent deck codes, remodelers and builders are finding ways to ensure

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development– Looking for some inspiration during a remodeling project or just want to give your kitchen an easy update? The window for all white kitchens may be coming to a close and new trends have something for everyone. 2019’s collection of kitchen trends include ideas for storage, color,

OMAHA, Neb., April 19, 2019 – AmeriFirst Home Improvement Finance, LLC, a leading nationwide home improvement lender and loan servicer, announced today the hiring of Michael (Mike) S. Fredricks as Senior Vice President – National Accounts. Mr. Fredricks, most recently an executive with Fortiva Financial, was recruited by AmeriFirst to manage and expand AmeriFirst’s strategy

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — Spring has arrived and so has the season for home improvement projects. Many homeowners are adding outdoor living spaces, replacing windows, siding or roofing. Contractors are busy scheduling projects from sales appointments, construction crews, and inspections. Having financing options that are easy and provide benefits to you

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — AmeriFirst is unveiling their updated app for consumer loan applications. The new mobile app incorporates state of the art technology to help approved home improvement contractors quickly submit a consumer loan application for approval at the point of sale. AmeriFirst’s upgraded consumer loan application technology gives contractors

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — Successful contractors develop lifetime clients and return to the same property for additional projects. But when it comes to exterior projects – not so much. When replacing a roof, siding, or windows, chances are contractors will never see that home again. So how can a contractor

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — Remodeling projects can be a daunting, but ultimately rewarding prospect for homeowners Taking the time and effort to renovate can greatly improve a home’s overall value. Most people think of a home remodel as a major project that requires drastic changes – this is not always the

The option to receive your monthly billing statement online, as an e-statement, is currently not available. AmeriFirst is currently working to enhance the online version of your statement and during this period you will not have access to an e-statement. You will continue to receive your monthly billing statement via regular mail.